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Maharashtrian Shark Fish Ambat Tikhat

30th March 2017 HomeCook 2

A spicy and tangy recipe for shark fish, the Maharashtrian Shark Fish Ambat Tikhat is a variation of the Goan / Manglorean Ambot Tik. It is a variation you will […]

Mutton Recipes

Fried Mutton Chops

23rd April 2017 2

The Fried Mutton Chops are a perfect starter. They are mildly spiced and taste good hot or cold. You can serve these as a side dish, accompanied with a pulao. […]

Seafood Recipes

Black Pomfret Masala Rawa Fried

9th October 2016 0

You’ll need tronçons cuts to make the Black Pomfret Masala Rawa Fried. It is very simple to make and uses very few ingredients. Servings : 4 slices Prep. Time: 10 […]

Seafood Recipes

Salad Stuffed Mackerels

26th November 2016 1

My friend Giselda Menezes, from Panjim, Goa shared her mother’s recipe of these Salad Stuffed Mackerels. They’re very unlike the recheado mackerels and can also easily pass off as a […]

Veg. Recipes

Doodhi Channa Bhaji

10th September 2016 0

This vegetable is minimalistic in nature and does not take away anything from the core ingredients. The doodhi channa bhaji can be added to any meal to enrich it with […]

Chicken Recipes

Grandma’s Chicken

10th September 2016 3

I have some fuzzy remembrance of my Granny cooking a certain chicken dish. Though I was too young to know all the stuff she put into it, the flavour had […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Homemade Mayonnaise with Egg

27th September 2016 5

This recipe was shared to me by Mrs. Irene Cabral, who is more than my neighbour. You’ll notice that she uses all the oil in one go (most recipes call […]

Beef Recipes

Goan Green Beef Curry

11th November 2016 2

The goan green beef curry is mildly spicy. Even so, the boys in our house just love it. The corriander and the aromatics make a delicious dish that can be […]

Mutton Recipes

Mutton Coconut Milk Curry

19th May 2019 0

If you look at the picture of the Mutton Coconut Milk Curry, it would appear to you like a fiery curry. On the contrary, it is a mild curry that […]

Veg. Recipes

Dry Green Pea Patal Bhaji

19th May 2019 0

You may have heard it said more than once and I say it again – Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And what better way than to […]

Seafood Recipes

Dry Prawn Chilly Fry

3rd October 2017 1

When you don’t have fresh produce and are feeling too lazy to go and get some, just peek into your pantry and get some of those dry prawns you had […]

Veg. Recipes

Lady Finger Solantulem

16th November 2017 2

Lady Finger Solantulem is a dry preparation of lady fingers using kokam [Garcinia Indica]. What you get is a minimally spiced tangy vegetable preparation that can be eaten with Indian […]

Beef Recipes

Beef Sukka (without coconut)

22nd February 2019 2

As I have already said in one of the beef recipe posts, my boys love beef. And one day my little one said sarcastically, ‘You only put coconut and some […]

Seafood Recipes

Crispy Fried Anchovies

15th January 2018 2

Anchovies or Mandeli, as they are commonly referred to in India, are a tiny fish packed with flavour and nutrients. They taste best fried crisp and the better part about […]

Seafood Recipes

Parsi Style Pomfret Vindaloo

7th March 2017 0

The Parsi style pomfret vindaloo is a milder version of the Goan vindaloo. The dish seems to be influenced by Goans as in the olden days, many a Parsi household […]

Veg. Recipes

One Pot Vegetable Pulao

20th April 2020 0

This is a recipe for a One Pot Vegetable Pulao. It is an easy to make pulao where are the ingredients are added in the same pot and that includes […]

Sweets & Desserts

White Chocolate Fudge

17th December 2017 9

The White Chocolate Fudge is so easy that you’ll be making it quite often. The salted butter and some sea salt added to the fudge gives it a twist. Just […]

Sweets & Desserts

Coconut Ice Snowballs

16th December 2019 2

The recipe for Coconut Ice Snowballs does not involve any cooking. The recipe is actually of coconut ice (click here). It’s like the coconut ice has warped into little round […]

Seafood Recipes

Canned Tuna Chilly Fry

17th October 2017 0

The canned tuna chilly fry is a dish to eat with chapatis or paos. Great to eat at dinner or supper, it is quick and simple to make – it […]

Veg. Recipes

Boondi Raita

3rd March 2017 0

The Boondi Raita is a good accompaniment with all types of food. Always prepare it fresh so that the crunch of the boondi compliments the texture of the dish. You […]

Veg. Recipes

Mixed Vegetable Mayo Salad

8th December 2019 2

The Mixed Vegetable Mayo Salad is an easy to make cold salad. It uses the commonest of vegetables and yet tastes wonderful. You may choose to eat this salad by […]

Cakes & Bakes

Banana Cake with Caramel Icing

24th October 2017 2

The Banana Cake with Caramel Icing is quick and easy to make and great to serve as a desert or at tea time. The kids especially will love the cake. […]

Seafood Recipes

Vellio Kodi (Anchovy Curry)

4th September 2021 0

Vellios are a type of Anchovy. These tiny fish lend a wonderful flavor to Vellio Kodi (Anchovy Curry) – a ground coconut based curry. Even if you are not a […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Chicken Stock

5th April 2020 2

The recipe below shows you how to prepare Chicken Stock. You can use this Chicken Stock to prepare soups or also in your chicken dishes or pulaos to make them […]

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Maharashtrian Shark Fish Ambat Tikhat